Category Archive

over 40

Here’s where we show some love to our folks over 40! These mature couples will show you how love looks fine at any age. Looking for senior weddings? You’ll find them here too, along with a good selection of mama brides, second marriages, and blended families.

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Julie & Paul’s farm fresh and sassy wedding

After two years of life and natural disasters delaying the wedding, these hunter/gatherers finally tied the knot at their own gorgeous home in Nova Scotia. With their own foliage (and some lingerie!) as decor, a doggie ring bearer, a fake roadkill-style menu, an actual seafood dinner, and the kissy-face couple themselves, I don’t even know what you’ll love most. Let’s just go with everything!

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We love this couple and their pink details

This photo of Offbeat Wed reader Pinkerbell and her groom just radiates happy! First, can we talk about how their pink details all match — her belt and petticoat and shoes, and his tie! Next, we need to talk about the sheer joy we feel at seeing folks getting married who aren’t in their 20s. Loves comes to us at all ages, and weddings aren’t just reserved for the young. More mature weddings, please!

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Lari & Andrew’s elegant DIY wedding with a surprise parade

If you want to be surprised at your own ceremony, it definitely helps to know a former stand-up comedienne to officiate and bring the lulz. And she didn’t fail them with secretly written abbreviated stories of the lives of the couple. A surprise Dia de los Muertos parade, some clever DIY, and a classy venue — even the shoes say “Hell Yes!”

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A sweet and simple remote island wedding

This cozy wedding on Sinclair Island in Washington is adorbz! The ceremony was held in front of a small chapel open for all kinds of worship. The summer celebration was warm and cozy and truly had that timeless feel that you just can’t mess up.